Space hero – John Chapman’s epic adventures
John Chapman's Jonnie Rocket adventures capture his own dreams and adventures as a boy, but also reflect his part in movie history
Ruth Lauren’s crime scene investigators
A hotbed of magic, a crime and three children on the quest for justice – Murder at Hotel Marvelo is an otherworldly feast
Nat Harrison’s journey through time
Nat Harrison's debut novel, The Girl who Raced the World, delivers wild adventures, a heroine with guts and a thrilling journey in a very different time
Spirit guide – an interview with Danny Robins
With a new book and hit stage show, Danny Robins believes today's children are every bit as keen on ghostly detective stories as he was
Jess Hannigan’s wild vibe
Canadian author-illustrator, Jess Hannigan's bold take on goings on in the wood is funny, visually stunning and just a bit subversive
Try, try again – Donncha O’Callaghan’s comic tale about family life
Ireland rugby international Donncha O'Callaghan was inspired by his own track record of embarrassing scrapes for the plotline in Disaster Dad
Dan Schreiber on encouraging young readers to just suppose…
Dan Schreiber's Impossible Things is informative and fun in equal measure – perfect for inspiring young investigators of the weird and wonderful
Pie shared – Jen Wallace’s heartwarming story about a boy who becomes a dinosaur
Jen Wallace's brilliant debut novel began life as family lore. Now readers everywhere can tuck into a hearty slice of Dinosaur Pie
School for pirates – Justin Somper’s gripping new adventure
Adventures and intrigues on the high seas await in Justin Somper's new middle-grade series about a training ground for elite young pirates
Drawing on hope: a graphic novel on conservation
Emma Reynolds' graphic novel Drawn To Change The World tells the true stories of 16 youth activists from around the globe and their mission to create a better planet